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senate rafael warner and george to the united states senate. [honking] that is the cast for us. us. and in the hands of you, as the voters of georgia, to do what is not only in the best interest of the people of this beautiful and great state, but by extension, what you will do for people all around the country. for people for whom you may never meet. people who may never know your name, but because of your activism, because of your voice, because of your fight, they will forever benefit, and their lives will forever be better because here is what i am going to tell you. i was elected to the united states senate four years ago. it was actually bittersweet, the same night donald trump was elected president. so, there you go. but, i will tell you i've been in the united states senate now for four years. i was elected as only the second black woman in the history of the united states senate to be in that chamber. [cheering] [honking] and i have seen what happens there. it's part of why i'm here in savannah, georgia this sunday, the sunday before t
senate rafael warner and george to the united states senate. [honking] that is the cast for us. us. and in the hands of you, as the voters of georgia, to do what is not only in the best interest of the people of this beautiful and great state, but by extension, what you will do for people all around the country. for people for whom you may never meet. people who may never know your name, but because of your activism, because of your voice, because of your fight, they will forever benefit, and...
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in my view reaches another low for the united states senate. it is hard, i suppose to explain, but it takes unanimous consent for committees to meet while the united states senate is in session, and that's a request that's made on an on-going basis when the senate convenes, and it happened again this morning. and almost without exception, it's routine. the rules require that two hours after the united states senate convened, which we did at 9:30 this morning, no committee can then meet unless there is agreement. and so the majority leader today requested that that unanimous consent be granted, just like almost every other day in the united states senate. but what was different today was objection was raised by the minority whip. and apparently the explanation is the firing of the director of the f.b.i. last night. now, how the senate is functioning or not functioning seems to me to be unrelated to what transpired last night related to the director of the f.b.i. and so in this place that we're trying to do the people's work and to make decisions
in my view reaches another low for the united states senate. it is hard, i suppose to explain, but it takes unanimous consent for committees to meet while the united states senate is in session, and that's a request that's made on an on-going basis when the senate convenes, and it happened again this morning. and almost without exception, it's routine. the rules require that two hours after the united states senate convened, which we did at 9:30 this morning, no committee can then meet unless...
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he has a deep respect for the united states senate. he has a deep respect for the legislative branch of government. and he has demonstrated that over and over again by his leadership. you've heard about his experiences as chairman of the veterans' affairs committee. well, i had the opportunity to travel with senator isakson to normandy to celebrate the 75th anniversary of d-day, and i must tell you the emotion of that moment, as i saw senator isakson interact with our veterans and saw that genuine way that he connected to those who have served our nation, you see, his presence was important, his words were important, but he's also shown his appreciation through the deeds of what he's been able to get accomplished. it's been pointed out that the veterans' affairs committee under senator isakson's leadership has reduced numerous bipartisan -- produced numerous bipartisan bills to help our service people. and we can mention many. the one that i am most proud that we were able to get done is dealing with the health care issues because the
he has a deep respect for the united states senate. he has a deep respect for the legislative branch of government. and he has demonstrated that over and over again by his leadership. you've heard about his experiences as chairman of the veterans' affairs committee. well, i had the opportunity to travel with senator isakson to normandy to celebrate the 75th anniversary of d-day, and i must tell you the emotion of that moment, as i saw senator isakson interact with our veterans and saw that...
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that's the only way to get things done in the united states senate. in the last decade, when i was chairman of the finance committee and republicans controlled the senate, we wanted to actually get things done. in order for that to happen, we knew that we had to accommodate the minority. we had to have patience and humility and respect for that minority, attributes that don't exist on the other side anymore. and we had some major bipartisan accomplishments from the largest tax cut in history to the medicare prescription drug program to numerous trade agreements. those kinds of major bills don't seem to happen anymore. the senate rules provide that any senator may offer an amendment, regardless of party affiliation. each senator represents hundreds of thousands. in the case of california, 36 million of americans, and each has an individual right to offer amendments for consideration. the principle here isn't about political parties having their say, but duly elected senators participating in the legislative process. again, it is part of our duty to rep
that's the only way to get things done in the united states senate. in the last decade, when i was chairman of the finance committee and republicans controlled the senate, we wanted to actually get things done. in order for that to happen, we knew that we had to accommodate the minority. we had to have patience and humility and respect for that minority, attributes that don't exist on the other side anymore. and we had some major bipartisan accomplishments from the largest tax cut in history to...
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kelly loeffler back in the united states senate. [cheering and applause] and then there is the son of macon who literally worked his way up to the very top of the business world and could have retired and relaxed but felt a calling to serve georgia. literally, spent 40 years is one of the most successful business leaders, not just in the state but in this country but stepped forward and i can tell you firsthand in his short term in the united states senate he has emerged as an man of integrity,a man who has fought every day for the conservative principles that make georgia great. we need senator david perdue back in washington dc. [cheering and applause] president trump and i support your two senators because of who they are but we w also are here like you are because we served in washington dc together. four years ago we inherited a military that a been hollowed owt by reckless budget cuts and an economy struggling to break out of the slowest recovery since the great depression and terrorism was on the rise and we witnessed the stu
kelly loeffler back in the united states senate. [cheering and applause] and then there is the son of macon who literally worked his way up to the very top of the business world and could have retired and relaxed but felt a calling to serve georgia. literally, spent 40 years is one of the most successful business leaders, not just in the state but in this country but stepped forward and i can tell you firsthand in his short term in the united states senate he has emerged as an man of...
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states senate four republican united states women senators. that would be a great thing for the senate, for the country, for our party. so you look at monica webby, a race i didn't mention but should be in that category in oregon, terry lynnland in michigan, joanie ernst, shelly moore cap to. there's a real potential here for republicans to provide some real leadership in this country with great highly qualified women in the united states senate. >> have you done enough though to address this issue? we've seen congressman gardner talking about legalizing over the counter contraceptions, speaker till liss has said the same thing in north carolina. have you done enough to address these attacks? >> again, i think the answer is that you can always do more. it's one of those false attacks that can get legs if it goes unanswered. and our candidates, as you're describing, are responding in ays to demonstrate to voters that this is not truthful. there is not a war on women and we are candidates who are going to make certain that we do the right things
states senate four republican united states women senators. that would be a great thing for the senate, for the country, for our party. so you look at monica webby, a race i didn't mention but should be in that category in oregon, terry lynnland in michigan, joanie ernst, shelly moore cap to. there's a real potential here for republicans to provide some real leadership in this country with great highly qualified women in the united states senate. >> have you done enough though to address...
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states senator. -- the united states senate. and we need him. because everything i just described, the commitment to the agenda that hoosiers voted for in 2016, goes all the way to his bone marrow. the same cannot be said for indiana's other senator, joe donnelly. if you doubt the fact that the joe donnelly is out of step with hoosiers, you need to just look at his voting record. remember, indiana voted overwhelmingly to send president trump and i to the white house in 2016. but when the time came to cut your taxes, joe voted no. when the time came to repeal and replace obamacare, joe voted no. i mean, when the time came to confirm justice brett kavanaugh, joe joined into that chorus in the senate and voted no. in fact, even though joe says he's pro-life, when the time came to give states like indiana the flexibility to defund planned parenthood, joe voted no. well, the truth is a vote for joe donnelly is a vote to make chuck schumer the leader of the united states senate, quite honestly. vote for joe donnelly is a vote to adjou
states senator. -- the united states senate. and we need him. because everything i just described, the commitment to the agenda that hoosiers voted for in 2016, goes all the way to his bone marrow. the same cannot be said for indiana's other senator, joe donnelly. if you doubt the fact that the joe donnelly is out of step with hoosiers, you need to just look at his voting record. remember, indiana voted overwhelmingly to send president trump and i to the white house in 2016. but when the time...
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who are united states senators. it is incredible. and as an example of that power, i saw what you probably saw by television. in the early morning, late at night, early morning hours on the united states senate, i saw the power of just one senator when the late, great john mccain on the issue of trying to get rid of obamacare because president obama, together with the vice president joe biden brought it, so he wanted to attack it. i saw the power of one senator when john mccain took to that floor and said, no you don't. he said, no you don't. [car horns honking] >the power of just one individual. and georgia, columbus, you've got the power to send two. it is within your hands, within our grasp to send these two leaders to washington, d.c. who will fight for your voice. they are born out of this election cycle, when people tried to silence and suppress you. triumphant, they were born out of this election cycle when people dared to try and have us count three times your votes. and they are here to tell the story. they
who are united states senators. it is incredible. and as an example of that power, i saw what you probably saw by television. in the early morning, late at night, early morning hours on the united states senate, i saw the power of just one senator when the late, great john mccain on the issue of trying to get rid of obamacare because president obama, together with the vice president joe biden brought it, so he wanted to attack it. i saw the power of one senator when john mccain took to that...
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the united states senate. he spoke for too long. the republican leader of the senate, also baker's father in law, senator dirksen, walked over to congratulate him and then said, howard, occasionally you might enjoy the luxury of an unexpressed thought, which is good advice for a farewell address as well. as senator baker's legislative assistant, i was also his speechwriter for that maiden address, or at least i thought i was. he developed a bad habit of not saying what i wrote for his speech, so i asked to see him and i said do we have a problem with our relationship? he said, no, we have a perfect relationship. you write what you want to write and i will say what i want to say. i learned a couple of of other things about saying what i want to say. one came from alex haley, the author of "roots" who heard me speak once and called me aside afterwards and said may i make a suggestion? he said if when you begin a speech, you would start by saying instead of making a speech, let me tell you a story, someone might
the united states senate. he spoke for too long. the republican leader of the senate, also baker's father in law, senator dirksen, walked over to congratulate him and then said, howard, occasionally you might enjoy the luxury of an unexpressed thought, which is good advice for a farewell address as well. as senator baker's legislative assistant, i was also his speechwriter for that maiden address, or at least i thought i was. he developed a bad habit of not saying what i wrote for his speech,...
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as far as the solution, this will be obviously an issue for the united states senate. but i do think this will force pressure to continue to see more rules changes in the united states senate. reporter: specifically, marc, does the president still feel -- do you still feel -- do you feel that rule 22 should be amended or eliminated to prevent what you're describing which are national security ramifications? you have a number of positions that you are arguing are essential to the national security of the united states and you say this is something democrats are obstructing to. republicans have 51 votes. what should happen? marc: i think that the united states senate is going to continue so have internal conversations about potential rule changes. i think that's a very fair question. i want to be respectful have a white house determine what the united states senate rules should be. continuing to highlight it and recognize the level of obstruction, i think it continues to put more pressure on the senate to address this internally. reporter: are you concerned about -- are
as far as the solution, this will be obviously an issue for the united states senate. but i do think this will force pressure to continue to see more rules changes in the united states senate. reporter: specifically, marc, does the president still feel -- do you still feel -- do you feel that rule 22 should be amended or eliminated to prevent what you're describing which are national security ramifications? you have a number of positions that you are arguing are essential to the national...
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states senate, for republican united states women senators. that would be a great thing for the senate, country, and party. y, joni ernst, those are real potential for republicans to provide some real leadership in this country with highly qualified women in the united states senate. >> have you done enough to address this issue? gardnerongressman talking about legalizing over-the-counter contraception's. have you guys done enough to address these attacks? >> the answer is you can always do more. it is one of those attacks that can get unanswered. candidates are demonstrating to their voters, constituents, citizens that this is not truthful. there is not a war on women. who are goingtes to make certain we do the right policy decisions for all americans. >> there is that perception. look at the ads in colorado. americans are concerned with financial security, health care -- there are varied broad issues that are important to all of us and that women as mothers, .ives care greatly about those are issues that republicans have the opportunity to b
states senate, for republican united states women senators. that would be a great thing for the senate, country, and party. y, joni ernst, those are real potential for republicans to provide some real leadership in this country with highly qualified women in the united states senate. >> have you done enough to address this issue? gardnerongressman talking about legalizing over-the-counter contraception's. have you guys done enough to address these attacks? >> the answer is you can...
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right now in this moment in the united states senate, while the president of the united states is saying a woman can't be trusted because she was drunk, while he was tweeting that dr. ford can't be trusted because if it were really as bad as she said, she would have reported it back when she was 15 when it happened. well, republican leaders are saying they will, quote, plow right through this. well, they are desperately trying to distract people by pointing to the process and the timing -- anything but the substance. -- while they hire a woman they are calling, quote, their female assistant, the lawyer they found to ask dr. ford the questions they can't trust the republican men on the judiciary committee to ask, well, they're already creeping past this hearing and scrambling to line up a committee vote right away, while they are planning to stay through the weekend to rush through a vote on the senate floor that their leader says they are, quote, confident to win, before dr. ford as hurricane katrina a chance to be heard and a vote that doesn't need to be rushed for any good reason. mr.
right now in this moment in the united states senate, while the president of the united states is saying a woman can't be trusted because she was drunk, while he was tweeting that dr. ford can't be trusted because if it were really as bad as she said, she would have reported it back when she was 15 when it happened. well, republican leaders are saying they will, quote, plow right through this. well, they are desperately trying to distract people by pointing to the process and the timing --...
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united states senators really are different. and i have been around united states senators before, two of them in this room from pennsylvania, i like to think are friendly toward me, or at least friend of mine when we are not politically adverse. and i have been around their predecessors, and one thing i have discovered, whether it be democrats or republicans, united states senators are patriots first, patriots first. they love their country. they love their families. they love the states that they represent. there is not a member in this room who has not used the term" i represent the great state of" field in the blank. why? you think yours is greater than others because these are your people. these are the people that sent you here to do their work. they trusted you with their work. they trusted you with the responsibility of representative government. you know, ifeel proud to know my senators, senator casey, appear in the back, senator toomey over to the left. it's funny, this is an aside, but it's funny. you ever notice how
united states senators really are different. and i have been around united states senators before, two of them in this room from pennsylvania, i like to think are friendly toward me, or at least friend of mine when we are not politically adverse. and i have been around their predecessors, and one thing i have discovered, whether it be democrats or republicans, united states senators are patriots first, patriots first. they love their country. they love their families. they love the states that...
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states senate. and i assumed my first meeting, i do not remember exactly but i remember being in the house when he was in a second term in the united states senate. i really got acquainted with him because i was campaigning for the united states senate in 1980 and that was his first time to try to be president of the united states at the iowa caucuses. we just really interact in many, many times in the various counties and practically lived in iowa for the winter of 79, in the early 80s. but the first thing aboutut him as he was a mentor for me in the united states senate. because he hade been there for 12 years when i was serving my first year. during my first year in the senate i was able to get on the committee, least in seniority but he was then a lead chairman for the first time republicans had a chairman for 24 years in the united states senate. so working closely with him there. and then he is coming from an agricultural state. we work together on agricultural issues. he was just a mentor to
states senate. and i assumed my first meeting, i do not remember exactly but i remember being in the house when he was in a second term in the united states senate. i really got acquainted with him because i was campaigning for the united states senate in 1980 and that was his first time to try to be president of the united states at the iowa caucuses. we just really interact in many, many times in the various counties and practically lived in iowa for the winter of 79, in the early 80s. but...
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he made the united states senate a better place. he helped this institution meet its responsibilities. even in moments of great national turmoil. and there were great days of national turmoil when this senator arrived in 1973. the nation, we are told, today is divided more than it ever was. that is simply, factually, not true. it was so much more divided in the days when the lion of the senate roamed this floor. the civil rights movement had not been completed. shortly after, the march on selma. shortly after, the vicious fight to maintain the voting rights act. the nation was still divided. women's rights were just being articulated and debated. the equal rights amendment which drew vicious and divisive separations within this body. the environmental movement challenged by business and enterprise. it's contrary to our an economic system. stifling growth. vietnam was not only ripping the senate apart but families, the nation. my whole generation. contentious judicial nominations. the outcome of which would more likely dictate the fa
he made the united states senate a better place. he helped this institution meet its responsibilities. even in moments of great national turmoil. and there were great days of national turmoil when this senator arrived in 1973. the nation, we are told, today is divided more than it ever was. that is simply, factually, not true. it was so much more divided in the days when the lion of the senate roamed this floor. the civil rights movement had not been completed. shortly after, the march on...
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president, this is the executive calendar of the united states senate. this calendar tells us the nominations that are pending before the united states senate where action is needed. it is one name to be found on this calendar on page 4, a name which has been sitting on this calendar longer than any nominee for attorney general of the united states of america over the last 25 years. this name has been sitting on this calendar for 20 days, which does not sound like an extraordinary long period of time, but it turns out that the previous nominees were moved so quickly on the senate calendar that the last five combined, by democratic and republican presidents, took less time to be confirmed than this one made -- one name. what is the name? it is loretta e. lynch of new york come up to be attorney general, a name that was submitted to the united states senate by barack obama to make history. a name, a nominee to make history. because, you see, this is the first african-american woman in the history of the united states to be nominated to serve as attorney ge
president, this is the executive calendar of the united states senate. this calendar tells us the nominations that are pending before the united states senate where action is needed. it is one name to be found on this calendar on page 4, a name which has been sitting on this calendar longer than any nominee for attorney general of the united states of america over the last 25 years. this name has been sitting on this calendar for 20 days, which does not sound like an extraordinary long period...
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states senate, for republicans in the united states senate is who is right about these tax cuts? john mccain or john mccain? the john mccain who said he was opposed to tax cuts that heavily favored the rich and increased the deficit or the john mccain who today issued this written statement after careful thought and consideration i have decided to support the senate tax reform bill. i believe this legislation though far from perfect would enhance american competitiveness and provide long over due tax relief for middle class families. the joint committee on taxation estimate of exactly how much the tax cuts that john mccain now favors would boost the economy is 0.8% over ten years. that's how much. employment is projected to increase about one half of 1%. 0.6%. and as to the tax cut for those middle class families that john mccain cares so much about, the joint committee on taxation says overall, the net effect of the changes to the individual income tax is to reduce average tax rates on wage income by about 1% point. that's it. 1% point. that's what middle class tax families can
states senate, for republicans in the united states senate is who is right about these tax cuts? john mccain or john mccain? the john mccain who said he was opposed to tax cuts that heavily favored the rich and increased the deficit or the john mccain who today issued this written statement after careful thought and consideration i have decided to support the senate tax reform bill. i believe this legislation though far from perfect would enhance american competitiveness and provide long over...
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of the united states senate. the standardbearers are the young the son of an immigrant and black pastor that holds doctor king's baptist church. think about how far we've come. [cars honking] and we are running again like the bonnie and clyde of corruption in american politics. two united states senators who, when they learned about the pandemic bearing down on the shores, their first call was to the stockbrokers. we deserve better than david perdue and kelly loeffler. when we make our voices heard on tuesday, retirement will be coming for david perdue and kelly loeffler. [cars honking] and certainly we have bigger and better things to discuss than david and kelly. like where do we go from here as a people. georgia has the power to define the next era and we are building a movement for health, jobs and justice for the people, help, justice for all the people for those that have been forgotten and left behind for those that have been left without healthcare and have to fend for themselves during this pandemic we a
of the united states senate. the standardbearers are the young the son of an immigrant and black pastor that holds doctor king's baptist church. think about how far we've come. [cars honking] and we are running again like the bonnie and clyde of corruption in american politics. two united states senators who, when they learned about the pandemic bearing down on the shores, their first call was to the stockbrokers. we deserve better than david perdue and kelly loeffler. when we make our voices...
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must have been a phenomenal united states senator. he doesn't-- he doesn't talk about ordinary people, as we do in the law we apply the ordinary person standard. he talks about extraordinary people. he talks about gallant men, was the name of the-- of the-- of the album. and now, of course, in a sign of the times, gallant men and women. and i would watch television, and i would watch senator goldwater or senator byrd or senator mansfield, senator dole, and i would be fascinated by these great men. and everybody's parents say this when they're growing up, "you could grow up to be a united states senator. you could do that. they're just men and women like you are." well, then everett dirkson tells us that they're not. they're gallant men and women that do extraordinary things when their country needs them to do it. yut senators really are different. and i have been around united states senators before, two of them in this room from pennsylvania, i like to think are friendly toward me, or at least friends of mine when we're not political
must have been a phenomenal united states senator. he doesn't-- he doesn't talk about ordinary people, as we do in the law we apply the ordinary person standard. he talks about extraordinary people. he talks about gallant men, was the name of the-- of the-- of the album. and now, of course, in a sign of the times, gallant men and women. and i would watch television, and i would watch senator goldwater or senator byrd or senator mansfield, senator dole, and i would be fascinated by these great...
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and i witnessed just one senator and the united states senate. when the late great john mccain said no you don't. do you remember that? do you remember that? and savanna you have a decision to elect to united states senators. that is the power that is in your hands to elect two individuals who are outstanding leaders raphael warnock and jon ossoff. i know them. i've spent time with them. we have talked, we have. together. we've talked of the fate of our country, the future of our country. they talk to be about the state of georgia. they have said kamala you need to know what is happening in our states. they have said to me, these are the needs of the people. these are the needs of the children. these are the needs of small businesses but these are the needs of working people. that is to these two men are. and look at that in the context of the history of the state of georgia. look at it in the context of the year where folks were deprived of the right to vote. who were deprived of full status of citizenship. look at it in the history of georgia w
and i witnessed just one senator and the united states senate. when the late great john mccain said no you don't. do you remember that? do you remember that? and savanna you have a decision to elect to united states senators. that is the power that is in your hands to elect two individuals who are outstanding leaders raphael warnock and jon ossoff. i know them. i've spent time with them. we have talked, we have. together. we've talked of the fate of our country, the future of our country. they...
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the united states senate. this magnificent building was designed by renowned architect rafael vinoly and constructed by lee kennedy and associates. the dynamic exhibits inside were brought to life by the incomparable -- and his design team efi. we are grateful to all of them for all of their work, to create this incredible project and bring it to life. for so many of us and many people have been involved in this journey to get here today we are very grateful. but for me, this journey is intensely personal. i grew up three miles from here on donner avenue, and let me tell you, when i was growing up, this area was a forbidden place. it was a landfill that fascinated children and frightened parents. who could have imagined that this landfill where we played as kids would become the home of a world-class university, a gleaming presidential library, and the wonderful state archives? and now, the newest jewel in that crown come the beautiful institute that you see behind me. you will hear a lot today about the missi
the united states senate. this magnificent building was designed by renowned architect rafael vinoly and constructed by lee kennedy and associates. the dynamic exhibits inside were brought to life by the incomparable -- and his design team efi. we are grateful to all of them for all of their work, to create this incredible project and bring it to life. for so many of us and many people have been involved in this journey to get here today we are very grateful. but for me, this journey is...
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and while senator mccain represented the united states well, here in the united states senate and in countries around the globe, you could tell that senator mccain cared and loved the people he represented at home. he respected them. he recognized that they were the ones who gave him the opportunity to perform on a national stage. and he never forgot arizonans. i appreciate the way that he and senator flake, his junior colleague from arizona, worked together on behalf of the citizens of his state. so while it would have been easy for john to play only the national figure, he never forgot from where he came. and while much of my comments today have paid my respect to senator mccain for his service to the united states senate, it is his service in the military, in the navy, that is most compelling to me. i've known this story throughout my life and it's been reported and repeated here on the senate floor, but i do not know a person who as a prisoner of war, given the opportunity to be released and to return home to family and loved ones, i do not know a person who would say no. i do no
and while senator mccain represented the united states well, here in the united states senate and in countries around the globe, you could tell that senator mccain cared and loved the people he represented at home. he respected them. he recognized that they were the ones who gave him the opportunity to perform on a national stage. and he never forgot arizonans. i appreciate the way that he and senator flake, his junior colleague from arizona, worked together on behalf of the citizens of his...
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is it pleasurable to be united states senator? it seems like they are always fighting, they don't have compromises, and nothing is done bipartisan anymore. is it enjoyable or not quite as enjoyable as you hoped? sen. duckworth: it's challenging, but i love my job because of what i get to do. it's a tough job, but i get to serve the people, my constituency. and i get to see the results of my work. i passed legislation that now requires lactation rooms in all of our nation's airports because when i had my daughter and i was traveling i was told if you want to breast-feed your daughter or you want to express milk, you have to do it in the handicapped stall of a public toilet, which i thought was disgusting. so i worked for a few years and passed the law. now when i go to airports, i see these lactation rooms and think, wow, i did that. i just made all these moms who are traveling and working outside their home -- i just made their lives a little bit easier. and that's a great privilege. it's a great privilege to be able to represent
is it pleasurable to be united states senator? it seems like they are always fighting, they don't have compromises, and nothing is done bipartisan anymore. is it enjoyable or not quite as enjoyable as you hoped? sen. duckworth: it's challenging, but i love my job because of what i get to do. it's a tough job, but i get to serve the people, my constituency. and i get to see the results of my work. i passed legislation that now requires lactation rooms in all of our nation's airports because when...
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great institution that is the united states senate. the trust of consumers, producers, workers and families is why he's such an effective advocate for the free enterprise economy. once his nickname, mr. balanced budget from which ronald reagann originated. he allowed them to make their own them are on the legislation. trusting the american people and the american economy to make good decisions for individuals, for families and healthcare. we all know the honors and accoladesor. the legacy that he leaves behind for the work of a senator that sponsored more bills become law than any other lawmaker alive today. look at the stance that he leaves on the committee alone for example not just landmark legislation like the religious freedom restoration act which guarantees robust protections for all americans to live, work and worship according to their belief. the legislation itself leaves behind a solid profligacy that will last for generations. also within the committee alone he's been involved in this the selection and confirmation of the j
great institution that is the united states senate. the trust of consumers, producers, workers and families is why he's such an effective advocate for the free enterprise economy. once his nickname, mr. balanced budget from which ronald reagann originated. he allowed them to make their own them are on the legislation. trusting the american people and the american economy to make good decisions for individuals, for families and healthcare. we all know the honors and accoladesor. the legacy that...
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right now in this moment in the united states senate where the united s states the president says a woman cannot be trusted because she was drunk although he was tweeting she cannot be tweeted because were really that bad she would have reported it when she was 15 when it happened. republican leaders say they will plow right through this while they desperately try to do anything that the substance they hire t a woman that they are calling their female assistant they cannot trust the man on the republican judiciary to ask so they are scrambling to line up the committee votes and planning to stay through the weekend to rush through the vote that they are confident they will win. before doctor ford has even had a chance to be heard and a vote that does not need to be rushed. mister president, right now in this moment these are the questions. will women be heard? or will women be ignored? coming forward to share the most terrific one - - horrific experience of their life? will they be trusted? will they be respected or listen to or heard? so right now in this moment in the united states senat
right now in this moment in the united states senate where the united s states the president says a woman cannot be trusted because she was drunk although he was tweeting she cannot be tweeted because were really that bad she would have reported it when she was 15 when it happened. republican leaders say they will plow right through this while they desperately try to do anything that the substance they hire t a woman that they are calling their female assistant they cannot trust the man on the...
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but today, as united states senator has a duty to speak when the united states senate violates the united states constitution. as a i have a duty for the judiciary committee considers the nominee, especially someone to fill a vacancy in the supreme court. >> .. is not personal, it's professional, and it's substantive. the senior senator from iowa outlined that job himself when he assumed the chairmanship of the judiciary committee. when he took over as chairman, he promised republicans, and i quote -- "to restore the senate to the deliberative body the founders intended." i mean, listen to that. that's what he said -- "to restore the senate to the deliberative body the founders intended." that's a quote. he said he took the responsibility, another quote, -- "of vetting the nominees for life-time appointments to the federal judiciary very seriously." close quote. the senior senator from iowa >> >> the voters he is the first chair of this important committee to refuse to lead, conduct hearings for a supreme court nomination. to refuse the meeting or the hearing so other people know how impo
but today, as united states senator has a duty to speak when the united states senate violates the united states constitution. as a i have a duty for the judiciary committee considers the nominee, especially someone to fill a vacancy in the supreme court. >> .. is not personal, it's professional, and it's substantive. the senior senator from iowa outlined that job himself when he assumed the chairmanship of the judiciary committee. when he took over as chairman, he promised republicans,...
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this will epitomize the work in the united states as a senator. whatever they may have accomplished will be secondary. remember, our job is here to vote. that is what we saw to do. the constitution is clear on this issue. so the stakes should be higher for senator grassley than the other republican senators. why? because as judiciary chairman sen. grassley presides over on of theone of the most important and prestigious committees and the entire senate. this is been the case for 200 years. one of the original 11 standing committees, that is how long the committee has been in operation. historically prizing independence and guarded it at all costs from being manhandled for partisan purposes. crucial times in american history that have looked to the judicial committee to do the right thing. the chairman and his committee off of the 13th amendment to abolish slavery during the civil war. we know there was great consternation as to what should be done, even the great president lincoln had trouble deciding during the early days of the civil war. the ch
this will epitomize the work in the united states as a senator. whatever they may have accomplished will be secondary. remember, our job is here to vote. that is what we saw to do. the constitution is clear on this issue. so the stakes should be higher for senator grassley than the other republican senators. why? because as judiciary chairman sen. grassley presides over on of theone of the most important and prestigious committees and the entire senate. this is been the case for 200 years. one...
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states senators try to listen to each other's views i think united states senators try to do what is right for the country and far down is partisanship in our system of government and if you read the federalist papers we were very fortunate because the federalist papers were authored as an explanation for why it is the states the original states should adopt the constitution these were persuasive documents about why the constitution is a good thing because if it. the individual state legislators legislatures didn't adopt the constitution we would not have it so mr jay and mr madison and mr hamilton they had an incentive to explain what they were thinking when they wrote it because they are explain to other area dight people who represent individual states why it is that they feel that this is the right thing to do and in fact as many of you well know. madison had to promise that there would be a bill of rights immediately upon adoption or we wouldn't have a constitution even then there was a horse trading going on in the legislative body of the united states. the other day when i was
states senators try to listen to each other's views i think united states senators try to do what is right for the country and far down is partisanship in our system of government and if you read the federalist papers we were very fortunate because the federalist papers were authored as an explanation for why it is the states the original states should adopt the constitution these were persuasive documents about why the constitution is a good thing because if it. the individual state...
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what is this really about right now in this moment here in the united states senate? there's a lot of confusion, a lot of my being kicked up in a lot of distractions. but what is this moment right now really about? not the question of this confirmation, though that is clearly important. now whether or not we think judge kavanaugh would make a good supreme court justice or whether we can trust him despite the lies we've heard issue after issue. those are of course critical questions, too. and not even whether or not my colleagues will believe the allegations brought against them are true once all the evidence is weighed and all investigations are complete. so of course for many of us, that question must be dug into. mr. president, to me and millions of people across the country, this moment right now is about the hands are too a few simple questions. is this senate a place where women are listened to, heard and respected, or is it just still one more place where women's voices are set under the rug, where our voices are ignored, and attacked and undermined. right now i
what is this really about right now in this moment here in the united states senate? there's a lot of confusion, a lot of my being kicked up in a lot of distractions. but what is this moment right now really about? not the question of this confirmation, though that is clearly important. now whether or not we think judge kavanaugh would make a good supreme court justice or whether we can trust him despite the lies we've heard issue after issue. those are of course critical questions, too. and...
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great united states senator? he said, well, the most important ingredient is that first you have to get elected. but in this country to get elected you don't have to be rich. you don't have to be connected or go to the right school. i was none of that. you can come from a family with a very humble beginning, third generation, from a midwestern state, the first and, as i was to graduate from college, be 30 and make your best case. ted sorenson's assertion that history is made in ways large and small is absolutely right. sooner or later every issue in the country is debated on the floor. every treaty considered. the senate joins in declaring war, ratified treaties, confirms or reject nominees for the supreme court, the cabinet, and thousands of others executive decisions. and, unfortunately, twice convened impeachment courts for the president of the united states your. .. he hugged him and said. and after a long, almost embarrassing hug, he let senator mitchell go and he said, you just saved my job because it had j
great united states senator? he said, well, the most important ingredient is that first you have to get elected. but in this country to get elected you don't have to be rich. you don't have to be connected or go to the right school. i was none of that. you can come from a family with a very humble beginning, third generation, from a midwestern state, the first and, as i was to graduate from college, be 30 and make your best case. ted sorenson's assertion that history is made in ways large and...
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when we elect mike braun to the united states senate. when we reelect republican majorities and elect republicans all across america. [applause] but is going to take all of us to do it so as you get ready for dinner and the balance of wonderful evening of what to encourage you to do three things. number one, the side right now my fellow hoosiers that you're going to vote indiana on november 6 for the entire republican team. okay? remembered elections are won by those who show up, early voting started last wednesday. governor, i think i check that out. it runs through november 5. if you do an absentee ballot just a mill in by october 29. do your part and get it done early so you can work the polls and be knocking on doors in between now and then and remember my fellow republicans, friends don't let friends vote alone. go find a a friend. go find a family member. go find a coworker and make sure that they are registered and make sure that they vote. for the whole republican ticket. secondly, i hope you leave here tonight if you just tell s
when we elect mike braun to the united states senate. when we reelect republican majorities and elect republicans all across america. [applause] but is going to take all of us to do it so as you get ready for dinner and the balance of wonderful evening of what to encourage you to do three things. number one, the side right now my fellow hoosiers that you're going to vote indiana on november 6 for the entire republican team. okay? remembered elections are won by those who show up, early voting...
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the vice president of the united states by no definition is a united states senator. vice president of the united states unlike every member of the united states senate does not have the power to introduce legislation in the senate. vice president the united states is not allowed to vote in over 99% of the votes held in the united states senate. the fact that the united states vice president the united states is only allowed to vote in order to break a tie does not make the vice president a senator. it makes the vice president something more like a judge in a courtroom who comes down on one side of the other of arguments made by the lawyers in the courtroom who are in no way the equal of the judge in the courtroom, nor is a judge the equal of the lawyers in the courtroom. the vice president of the united states is not allowed to vote on impeachments in the united states senate. vice president united states is not allowed to vote on treaties in the united states senate which can never be stuck in a tie vote because they require two thirds majority to pass. the vice pre
the vice president of the united states by no definition is a united states senator. vice president of the united states unlike every member of the united states senate does not have the power to introduce legislation in the senate. vice president the united states is not allowed to vote in over 99% of the votes held in the united states senate. the fact that the united states vice president the united states is only allowed to vote in order to break a tie does not make the vice president a...
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and they were not allowed to vote for united states senators. they were only allowed to vote for electo electors who had the in an electoral college and those election toors would be f vote for whoever they wanted for united states president. that was left to the state legislators to decide who they would be. the founding fathers never believed in democracy. they never believed in one man, man vote. and they certainly never believed in one person, one vote. and so when it came time to design the united states senate, since they were not believeres n one man, one vote, each statewide get two senators. the big states would get two and the tiny states would get two. i can understand why that would seem fair at the time. but they never dreamed there would one day be a state called california with the population almost the size of england and delaware would become even smaller in relative size to what it was then compare today the big states when it was a founding member of the united states of america. the population gap between the big states and t
and they were not allowed to vote for united states senators. they were only allowed to vote for electo electors who had the in an electoral college and those election toors would be f vote for whoever they wanted for united states president. that was left to the state legislators to decide who they would be. the founding fathers never believed in democracy. they never believed in one man, man vote. and they certainly never believed in one person, one vote. and so when it came time to design...
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in 1967, that was the year senator brooke came to the united states senate. at that time, "time" magazine noted him, he signals a new style and a new hope. as the first african-american popularly elected to the united states senate, senator brooke ignited more than four decades of progress toward the american ideal of equality. today we also note, as others have mentioned, senator brooke's partner was often his senior senator from the commonwealth of massachusetts, senator edward kennedy. may i also acknowledge the members of the massachusetts dell inauguration, members of the house, along with our colleague john lewis who is here as well. it was ted kennedy who first escorted ed brooke into the senate chamber in 1967. he worked with senator brooke in a bipartisan way for their great state and it was senator kennedy's legislation has been acknowledged that gave us the opportunity joining with congresswoman eleanor holmes norton in the house, it gave us the opportunity to honor senator brooke with a congressional gold medal today. senator brooke came to the se
in 1967, that was the year senator brooke came to the united states senate. at that time, "time" magazine noted him, he signals a new style and a new hope. as the first african-american popularly elected to the united states senate, senator brooke ignited more than four decades of progress toward the american ideal of equality. today we also note, as others have mentioned, senator brooke's partner was often his senior senator from the commonwealth of massachusetts, senator edward...
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in the united states they put you in the united states senate. god bless america. barbara mikulski, maryland, 2013. [applause] >> i still believe that politics is a noble profession. i am enormously mindful every day of my life at the greatest public honor of one's life is service in the senate. it is for me. i always think the greatest contribution i will have made will have been my children. the greatest public honor will be service in the senate representing massachusetts, the state i love, which is playing an extraordinary role in this nation. from the revolution of this country, to its members being involved in the constitutional convention, to the strong support by the abolitionists and lending slavery. the support for the suffragettes. by late leadership. by republicans and democrats. the people of massachusetts have a high standard for progress to be made by the representatives. it is one that challenges all of us each day. senator edward m kennedy. [applause] vice president biden: now that we have heard from our past let's make a pledge for our future. i i
in the united states they put you in the united states senate. god bless america. barbara mikulski, maryland, 2013. [applause] >> i still believe that politics is a noble profession. i am enormously mindful every day of my life at the greatest public honor of one's life is service in the senate. it is for me. i always think the greatest contribution i will have made will have been my children. the greatest public honor will be service in the senate representing massachusetts, the state i...
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it's time to send mike braun to the united states senate from the great state of indiana. [applause] i mean, the choice in this election couldn't be more clear. the choice in this election couldn't be more clear the candidates for the united states senate that president trump and i are fighting for every day, real results for hoosiers, unprecedented obstruction in the united states senate, a choice between prosperity or progress, a choice of moving america forward are taking our country back. i mean, think about it. joe donnelly's party wants open borders, they want to abolish ice, they want government run health care, they want social -- they want socialized medicine. his party repealed creating jobs and opportunity all across the state of indiana. the truth is, if his party takes charge on capitol hill, their entire agenda is to undo all of the progress that we've made in the last two years. but we are not going to let them. we are going to reelect and expand these republican majorities and we are going to send mike braun to washington d.c., am i right? [applause] now ma
it's time to send mike braun to the united states senate from the great state of indiana. [applause] i mean, the choice in this election couldn't be more clear. the choice in this election couldn't be more clear the candidates for the united states senate that president trump and i are fighting for every day, real results for hoosiers, unprecedented obstruction in the united states senate, a choice between prosperity or progress, a choice of moving america forward are taking our country back. i...
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that is why we have come to the floor of the united states senate to say the united states senate must do his job. it has a constitutional duty. it has no discretion whether it should wait to a politically opportune time to do its job, whether it is hearing from the base politically, it should do its job when the president submits his nominee. what may be most regrettable about the debate it demonstrates political machination, game blaming that threatens the supreme court is an institution, endangers credibility and trust. the supreme court has no armies or police force. they depend on the enforceability of decisions on credibility and trust, and when it is demeaned in the eyes of the public, when it stature is diminished, when it is dragon do the political graph of a partisan debate and partisan paralysis, it's credibility and trust and it stature are vastly diminished, and its powers and institutions are endangered. i am dismayed that these machinations tend to diminish and mean this institution where work for a year as a law clerk, where argued cases cause attorney general, where wa
that is why we have come to the floor of the united states senate to say the united states senate must do his job. it has a constitutional duty. it has no discretion whether it should wait to a politically opportune time to do its job, whether it is hearing from the base politically, it should do its job when the president submits his nominee. what may be most regrettable about the debate it demonstrates political machination, game blaming that threatens the supreme court is an institution,...
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on the floor of the united states senate. democrats plan to filibuster simply defending the bill. they should be held accountable by the very american people that they claim they are looking to help, claim they are looking to help and they have an opportunity h to help the amerin people when we vote. so, i urge my senate democratic colleagues do not filibuster this bill. it is a wonderful opportunity to move the country ahead. we can build on the progress of ce last four years of opportunity zones, permanent funding for the black colleges s and universities cut the first step act. let's build on this record, madam president. what's amend as we see fit and then pass the act and then send a bill to the president of the united states and have it signed into law and help our country. thank you madam president. i yield the floor to suggest the absence ofen a quorum. they had a very open conversation with the press.
on the floor of the united states senate. democrats plan to filibuster simply defending the bill. they should be held accountable by the very american people that they claim they are looking to help, claim they are looking to help and they have an opportunity h to help the amerin people when we vote. so, i urge my senate democratic colleagues do not filibuster this bill. it is a wonderful opportunity to move the country ahead. we can build on the progress of ce last four years of opportunity...
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democrats would have solid control of the united states senate. that can be done, but democratic voters never concentrate on winning the senate as much as they concentrate on winning the presidency. and today is a day of disappointment for democratic voters, but it should also be the day when they begin to concentrate on winning the united states senate and making our government more responsive to the will of the people a true democracy is supposed to represent. that is tonight's last word. "the 11th hour" with brian williams is next. (whistling) (whistling) and my lack of impulse control,, is about to become your problem. ahh no, come on. i saw you eating poop earlier. hey! my focus is on the road, and that's saving me cash with drivewise. who's the dummy now? whoof! whoof! so get allstate where good drivers save 40% for avoiding mayhem, like me. sorry! he's a baby! before discovering nexium 24hr to treat her frequent heartburn, marie could only imagine enjoying freshly squeezed orange juice. now no fruit is forbidden. nexium 24hr stops acid befo
democrats would have solid control of the united states senate. that can be done, but democratic voters never concentrate on winning the senate as much as they concentrate on winning the presidency. and today is a day of disappointment for democratic voters, but it should also be the day when they begin to concentrate on winning the united states senate and making our government more responsive to the will of the people a true democracy is supposed to represent. that is tonight's last word....
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it is not in the tradition of the united states senate. any individual senator king do what he or she was to to, but for 47 to send a letter and undermine the united states, undermine the president's ability to negotiate on the behalf of the united states, that was something that should never have happened in american politics. it was clearly partisan. there is no question about it. it is not helpful to the negotiations taking place in regards to the nuclear capacity. it is something that was not helpful. i think we have to move forward. clearly, we have to make sure that iran does not become a nuclear weapons state. the president has difficult negotiations in the next two weeks, and he should've had the full support of the united states congress in doing that. i'm disappointed about that letter being sent. burgess: you have signaled support for legislation that would ratchet up sanctions on iran after negotiations and also allow congress to weigh-in. you signed a letter to the president that we may consider these after march 24, but befor
it is not in the tradition of the united states senate. any individual senator king do what he or she was to to, but for 47 to send a letter and undermine the united states, undermine the president's ability to negotiate on the behalf of the united states, that was something that should never have happened in american politics. it was clearly partisan. there is no question about it. it is not helpful to the negotiations taking place in regards to the nuclear capacity. it is something that was...
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[cheering] are you ready to elect to united states senators? [cheering] say it with me again, say vote. [chanting] say vote. [chanting] i love you all, thank you so much. god bless you. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ when i was looking at them. ♪ ♪ let me see how you got the be ♪ ♪ ♪ >> as a reminder, today's event set up to adhere to social distance guidelines set up by the state of georgia and health experts. [silence] [silence] [silence] [silence] [silence] [silence] [silence] [silence] to determine which party controls the chamber, live service on c-span2. will. [silence] [silence] [sirens] ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ please welcome home. ♪ ♪ >> hello, everybody. my name is allie and i'm a student at kimball high school. november 3, like so many of you, i was the first time voter. [cheering] i don't have the feeling i had, holding my hands. for the first time, i have a voice, a voice that would impact our country's future. i didn't expect to experience that feeling for another four years bu
[cheering] are you ready to elect to united states senators? [cheering] say it with me again, say vote. [chanting] say vote. [chanting] i love you all, thank you so much. god bless you. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ when i was looking at them. ♪ ♪ let me see how you got the be ♪ ♪ ♪ >> as a reminder, today's event set up to adhere to social distance guidelines set up by the state of georgia and health experts. [silence] [silence] [silence] [silence] [silence] [silence] [silence] [silence]...
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. >> it's always an honored to come before the united states senate. i feel humbled by that because of think of people who spoke on this floor since 1859. >> today there's a special sense of responsibility. senator coons and i have have been chosen to lead our colleague in honoring johnny isakson today. what we just heard was historic, i believe, it's not the first time that we've had a speech on this floor that addressed that topic, nor will it be the last, i would predict. but we just heard johnny add mon us to judge with our conscience and our heart. and with that, i feel somewhat unworthy to try to address what i feel and what he also talked about as his heart. today is truly a bittersweet occasion. it's bitter because my friend, my mentor and partner in the united states senate, johnny isakson is stepping down at the end of this month. for those of us who know this man, this is tough to come to grips with. i'll dearly miss him on many levels. i'll miss having him here in the united states senate alongside me. i'll miss his words of wisdom. i'll mi
. >> it's always an honored to come before the united states senate. i feel humbled by that because of think of people who spoke on this floor since 1859. >> today there's a special sense of responsibility. senator coons and i have have been chosen to lead our colleague in honoring johnny isakson today. what we just heard was historic, i believe, it's not the first time that we've had a speech on this floor that addressed that topic, nor will it be the last, i would predict. but we...
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dade pere an senator kelly loeffler back in the united state senate. [applause] you know let me als say we are just talking on the bus a minute ago. beyond all of that over the last four years,rowing economy is strong defense standing up for our liberties. i couldn' be more proud to be standing with two senators and servg alongside a president who stands without apology f the sanctity of human le. [applause] so far security for our prosperity, for our liberties and for life. we need senator daviderdue and senator kel loeffler bk in a publican majority in the united states sate. we need georg to defend the majority on january 5th, 2021. [applause] u know, the stakes in election have never been hher. and here in georgia, i got to tell you -- the choice is never been clearer. for david perdue and kelly loeffler snd for a strong national dense rafael and john asa will join democratsn cutting our nional defense to fund their big government program. you know democrats couple of weeks ago were already talking about deep cuts in our national defens to fund the
dade pere an senator kelly loeffler back in the united state senate. [applause] you know let me als say we are just talking on the bus a minute ago. beyond all of that over the last four years,rowing economy is strong defense standing up for our liberties. i couldn' be more proud to be standing with two senators and servg alongside a president who stands without apology f the sanctity of human le. [applause] so far security for our prosperity, for our liberties and for life. we need senator...
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i'm a republican running for united states senate. i would like to tell you exactly why i am running for united states senate. soldier, andas a as a conservative, i am terrified at the policies that i see coming out of our administration today. liberal policies, high taxes, obamacare, cap and trade. -- e all of you that is why i am running for united states senate. i'm running because as a mother, i'm concerned about the legacy that we will be leaving our children and our grandchildren. we can no longer allow our federal government to borrow $.40 out of every dollar that it spends. we have to put an end to that. to make surei want our children and grandchildren inherit the same great nation that all of us inherited. that is why i'm running for united states senate as a mother. i am also running for united states senate because i am a soldier. i'm a veteran of operation iraqi freedom. a battalion commander in the iowa national guard. as a soldier, i know we must maintain a strong national defense. but it -- both at home and abroad. our
i'm a republican running for united states senate. i would like to tell you exactly why i am running for united states senate. soldier, andas a as a conservative, i am terrified at the policies that i see coming out of our administration today. liberal policies, high taxes, obamacare, cap and trade. -- e all of you that is why i am running for united states senate. i'm running because as a mother, i'm concerned about the legacy that we will be leaving our children and our grandchildren. we can...
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say, look, this is the united states senate. you've got to take tough votes. you're not going to win every one. you're going to have to go home and explain those votes. this isn't just a deny -- don't take tough votes because you don't want to explain it to people back home. step up, debate it, vote. you might win, you might lose. but we're here to vote. we're here to give everybody the right to have a vote on how they think they can best represent their constituents. didn't come here to avoid this, to hide behind a desk to say this might affect the next elections. i don't want to have a vote on that, vote on this, et cetera, et cetera. i really came down here to talk about the debacle of obamacare. i got all these letters. i mean, but i mean all you have to do is turn on the television or the radio or read the newspaper or talk to your neighbor. i think the word -- unfortunately the word is not spreading about this thing through the media because the media hasn't -- i think even now the media is realizing what a debacle this th
say, look, this is the united states senate. you've got to take tough votes. you're not going to win every one. you're going to have to go home and explain those votes. this isn't just a deny -- don't take tough votes because you don't want to explain it to people back home. step up, debate it, vote. you might win, you might lose. but we're here to vote. we're here to give everybody the right to have a vote on how they think they can best represent their constituents. didn't come here to avoid...
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states senate. the senator from colorado is one of the strongest voices that we had to make sure that we never gave up. many times over many months. senator shaheen has been in the forefront serving in the armed services and foreign relations to make sure again but cap the momentum moving forward to get this done. even last night without there is an impediment we could not overcome public the boats on the board doesn't look like we're going to get there. senator said we cannot give up. i have the honor of chairing the senate foreign relations committee presiding officers ons one of our distinguished members. fothere is no more important foreign policy priority for getting this bill passed and signed by the president. it is our number one priority. you have heard my colleagues talk about therd fact that thiss not about rossa russia versus ukraine. that is what this a war immediately is about but it's about the free world democracy. and yes, two years ago how many ofht us thought that president zelens
states senate. the senator from colorado is one of the strongest voices that we had to make sure that we never gave up. many times over many months. senator shaheen has been in the forefront serving in the armed services and foreign relations to make sure again but cap the momentum moving forward to get this done. even last night without there is an impediment we could not overcome public the boats on the board doesn't look like we're going to get there. senator said we cannot give up. i have...